dslr camera with xlr input image
hailey
I would like HD and under $800. I would like video to come first and pictures to come second if that helps. I also already own a nikon lens so if theres a good nikon video camera around that would work great with the interchangeable lenses! Thanks!
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If video is important, then a camcorder is preferred. It is designed to capture video. And audio. capturing still images is a secondary "convenience feature".
If stills are important, than use a still image capture device. Like a dSLR. Capturing video (and audio) is a secondary "convenience feature". For example, if you read the documentation available for download from the dSLR manufacturer's web sites, you will find they will overheat when capturing video "for prolonged periods" (about 15 minutes maximum) and stop video capture until it cools down (takes a long time)... or... check their built-in (mono) mic and no (or extremely limited) manual audio control. This means no stereo without an external stereo mic and adding something like a XLR adapter (~$350) to plug into the stereo audio input + use the audio gain controls... or... use an external audio recording device like a Zoom H2, H2n, H4n and take the extra steps to import and sync the audio when editing.
There are no camcorders under about $1,500 that have an interchangeable lens system (Sony NEX VG series).
I am not saying dSLRs can't capture good video - they can - but they cannot be treated like a camcorder and they cannot replace a camcorder. For example, if you take a bunch of short duration videos because the project is scripted and you are using a shot list, then you should be OK. The time between the short sequences *might* be enough time for the dSLR to cool down. There are workarounds for lots of things that you normally don't need to worry about when using a camcorder... If you can plan properly, the Nikon D3200 might work - but we don't know which lens you have and that has a huge impact on what is possible.
Be sure to include lighting (flash and video) requirements, steadying devices (tripod - especially for video), power supplies... and lots of other "accessories" needed for successful video capture.
For $800 you are in the mid range of consumer camcorders. Something in the Canon HF M and HF R series should fit quite well. We assume your computer and video editor can deal with the AVCHD compressed video for editing...
If video is important, then a camcorder is preferred. It is designed to capture video. And audio. capturing still images is a secondary "convenience feature".
If stills are important, than use a still image capture device. Like a dSLR. Capturing video (and audio) is a secondary "convenience feature". For example, if you read the documentation available for download from the dSLR manufacturer's web sites, you will find they will overheat when capturing video "for prolonged periods" (about 15 minutes maximum) and stop video capture until it cools down (takes a long time)... or... check their built-in (mono) mic and no (or extremely limited) manual audio control. This means no stereo without an external stereo mic and adding something like a XLR adapter (~$350) to plug into the stereo audio input + use the audio gain controls... or... use an external audio recording device like a Zoom H2, H2n, H4n and take the extra steps to import and sync the audio when editing.
There are no camcorders under about $1,500 that have an interchangeable lens system (Sony NEX VG series).
I am not saying dSLRs can't capture good video - they can - but they cannot be treated like a camcorder and they cannot replace a camcorder. For example, if you take a bunch of short duration videos because the project is scripted and you are using a shot list, then you should be OK. The time between the short sequences *might* be enough time for the dSLR to cool down. There are workarounds for lots of things that you normally don't need to worry about when using a camcorder... If you can plan properly, the Nikon D3200 might work - but we don't know which lens you have and that has a huge impact on what is possible.
Be sure to include lighting (flash and video) requirements, steadying devices (tripod - especially for video), power supplies... and lots of other "accessories" needed for successful video capture.
For $800 you are in the mid range of consumer camcorders. Something in the Canon HF M and HF R series should fit quite well. We assume your computer and video editor can deal with the AVCHD compressed video for editing...
What camera and lens should I buy for short films?
John Crow
I'm a freshman film student and have limited knowledge of cameras and accessories (lenses, mics, etc). At the end of this semester, I will have around $1500 to spend on a camera and a lens.
I've looked around a little bit, read and watched some reviews as well as tests for each camera and lens but I have mainly been looking at DSLRs.
Most of what I'm wanting to do is Fictional films if that helps to narrow the type of camera and lens any.
Answer
As a film student, I would think that your instructors would have the best answer to your question. With your budget of only $1500, whether you are shooting drama or documentary the camera you buy will not matter.
Just the accessories you will need to turn a dSLR with a video feature into a viable video camera will eat up your whole budget.
I would look for a good used Panasonic video camera with 3-CCD's and all the on-board accessories needed like built-in SMPTE color bars in interlace and progressive modes, zebra settings, XLR audio inputs with a 48-V phantom power supply for external microphones, built-in SMPTE time-code generator/reader and others
As a film student, I would think that your instructors would have the best answer to your question. With your budget of only $1500, whether you are shooting drama or documentary the camera you buy will not matter.
Just the accessories you will need to turn a dSLR with a video feature into a viable video camera will eat up your whole budget.
I would look for a good used Panasonic video camera with 3-CCD's and all the on-board accessories needed like built-in SMPTE color bars in interlace and progressive modes, zebra settings, XLR audio inputs with a 48-V phantom power supply for external microphones, built-in SMPTE time-code generator/reader and others
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